By Frank J. Buchman Ranch horses have always been essential tools for cowboys. Now, such important part of taking care of the ranch, cowboys compete to see who rides the best horse. One of s... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman Blackjack Saddle Club has a Fun Show set for Sunday morning, Oct. 22, 9 o’clock, at Cico Park in Manhattan, announced Justine Staten, club president. All horse enthusiast... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman “Cowboys and cowgirls help one of their own.” There’ve been sarcastic remarks about contestants doing whatever it takes to beat the opponent. That might be true in certai... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman Lonesome Pine Ranch of Cedar Point claimed team honors at the Morris County Invitational Ranch Rodeo in Council Grove. Sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Associat... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman Blackjack Saddle Club has scheduled the sixth and point show of the year for Sunday morning, Oct. 8. It will be in Cico Park at Manhattan beginning at 9 o’clock, accordin... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman “Five working days a week, the town whistle blows at noon and again at 6 o’clock.” City slickers are alarmed by the loud shrill questioning: “What’s that?” Not too many c... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman Somebody said it’s called “mazeophobia.” That’s a big word for fear of being lost. Probably not actually a fright of such so much as it sure is easy to not know where one... Read more

The 31st annual Invitational Fall Ranch Rodeo is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 1, at Council Grove. Sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, competition at the arena east of town beg... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman Spectators filling the bleachers, on the edge of their seats, anticipating and living-within ever bit of the cowboy, cowgirl and livestock action from the arena floor. Th... Read more

By Frank J. Buchman “Pack the bag and hit the road.” Not used nearly as often as many would, suitcases are helpful convenience when forced to be away from the ranch. Oh, a brown paper bag or... Read more